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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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