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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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