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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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