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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically 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 a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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