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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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