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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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