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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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