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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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