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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the most important 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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