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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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