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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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