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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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