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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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