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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major 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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