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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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