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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free 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 technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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