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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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