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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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