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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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