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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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