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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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