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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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