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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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