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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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