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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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