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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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