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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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