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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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