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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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