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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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