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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. 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 variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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