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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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