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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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