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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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