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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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