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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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