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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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