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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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