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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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