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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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