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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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