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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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