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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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