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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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