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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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