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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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