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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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