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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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