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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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