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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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