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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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