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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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