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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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