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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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