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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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