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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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