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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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