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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually 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 variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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