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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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