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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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