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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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