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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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