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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner 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 growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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