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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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