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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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