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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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