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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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