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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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