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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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