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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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