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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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