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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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