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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly 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 topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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