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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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