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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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