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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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