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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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