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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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