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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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