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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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