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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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