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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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