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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently 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 struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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