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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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