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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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