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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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