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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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