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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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