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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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