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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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