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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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