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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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