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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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