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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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