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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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