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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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