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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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