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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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