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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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