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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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