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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers 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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