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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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