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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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