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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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