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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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