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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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