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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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