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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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