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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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