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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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