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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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