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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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