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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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