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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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