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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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