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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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