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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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