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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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