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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. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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