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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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