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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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