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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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