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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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