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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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