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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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