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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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