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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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