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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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