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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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