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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines 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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