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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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