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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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