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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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