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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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