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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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