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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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