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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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