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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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