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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly 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 several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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