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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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