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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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