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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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