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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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