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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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