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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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