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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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