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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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