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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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