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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students 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 subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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