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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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