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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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