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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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