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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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