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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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