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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally 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 a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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