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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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