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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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