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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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