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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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