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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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