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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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