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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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