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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important 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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