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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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