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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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