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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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