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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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