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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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