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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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