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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative 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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