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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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