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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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