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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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