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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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