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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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