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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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