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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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