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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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