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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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