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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). Massive open online courses (MOOC) and similar initiatives with open educational resources are allowing millions of self-directed online learners in every nation on earth to learn from well-known teachers. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other kinds of online communities. This massive open courses book analyzes the best practices in digital learning technology based on decades of research. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. There are quite a few subjects that digital education technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. Administrators and want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. This fascinating book examines the major instructional ideas associated with massive open online courses and open education. To learn more see this MOOCs Book website.