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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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