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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student 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 abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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