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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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