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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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