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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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