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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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