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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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