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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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