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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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