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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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