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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically 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 several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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