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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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