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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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