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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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