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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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