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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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