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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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