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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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