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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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