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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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