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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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