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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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