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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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