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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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