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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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