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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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