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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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