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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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