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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources