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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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