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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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