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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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