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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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