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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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