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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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