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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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