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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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