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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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