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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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