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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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