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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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