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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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