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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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