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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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