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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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