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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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