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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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