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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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