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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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