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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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