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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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