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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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