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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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