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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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