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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. 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 numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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