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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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