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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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