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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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