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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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