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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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