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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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