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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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