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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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