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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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