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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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