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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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