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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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