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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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