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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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