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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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