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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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