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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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