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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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