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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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