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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses 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 many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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