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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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