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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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