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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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