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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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