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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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