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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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