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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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