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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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