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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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