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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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