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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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