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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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