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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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