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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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