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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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