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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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