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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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