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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are 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 many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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