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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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