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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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