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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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