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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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