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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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