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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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