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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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