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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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