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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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