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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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