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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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