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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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