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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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