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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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