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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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