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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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