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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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