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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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