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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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