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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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