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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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