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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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