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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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