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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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