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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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