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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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