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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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