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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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