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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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