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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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