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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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