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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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