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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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