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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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