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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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