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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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