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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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