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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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