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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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