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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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