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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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