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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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