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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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