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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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