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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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