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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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