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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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