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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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