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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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