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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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