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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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