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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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