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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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