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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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