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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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