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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes 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 a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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