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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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