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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always 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 consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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