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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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