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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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