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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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