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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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