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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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