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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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