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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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