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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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