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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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