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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners 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 subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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