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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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