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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources