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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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