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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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