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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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