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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free 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 distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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