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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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