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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans 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 MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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