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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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