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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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