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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually 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 numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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