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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses 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. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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