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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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