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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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