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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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