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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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