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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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