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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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