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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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