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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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