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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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