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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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