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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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