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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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