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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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