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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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