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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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