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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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