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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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