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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores 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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