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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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