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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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