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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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