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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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