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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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