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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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