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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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