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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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