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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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