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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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