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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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