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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly 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 topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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