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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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