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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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