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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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