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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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