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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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