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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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