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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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