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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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