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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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