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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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