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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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