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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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