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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC 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 many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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