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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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