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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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