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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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