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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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