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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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