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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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