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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about 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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