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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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