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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates 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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