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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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