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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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