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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically 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 online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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