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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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