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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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