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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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