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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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