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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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