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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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