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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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