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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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