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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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