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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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