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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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