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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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