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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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