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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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