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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always 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 e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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