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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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