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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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