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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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