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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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