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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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