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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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