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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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