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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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