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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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