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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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