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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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