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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key 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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