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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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