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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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