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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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