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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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