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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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