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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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