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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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