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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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