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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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