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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly 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 several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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