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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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