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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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