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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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