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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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