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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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