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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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