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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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