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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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