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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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