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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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