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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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