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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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