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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners 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 e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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