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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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