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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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