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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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