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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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