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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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