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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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