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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily 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 several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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