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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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