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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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