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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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