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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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