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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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