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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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