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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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