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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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