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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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