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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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