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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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