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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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