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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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