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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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