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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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