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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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