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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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