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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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