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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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