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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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