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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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