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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always 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 a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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