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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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