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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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