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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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