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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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