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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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