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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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