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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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