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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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