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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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