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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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