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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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