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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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