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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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