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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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