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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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