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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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