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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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