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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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