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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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