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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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