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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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