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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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