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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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