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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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