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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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